The Art of Communicating Data

Do you have a business glossary yet? George Firican, an award-winning data governance leader, shares his insights on improving communication and understanding between data teams and stakeholders through the creation of a business glossary. We'll dive into: The importance of a business glossary and its role in an organization The key steps involved in creating an effective business glossary Common pitfalls to avoid and best practices for success Real-world examples of how a business glossary can save time and resources How a business glossary, data dictionary, and data catalog work together to enhance data management Tips for getting stakeholder buy-in and ensuring your business glossary is utilized For those interested in learning more, George has an online course that dives deeper into developing a business glossary, which you can find on his website. You can also find lots of valuable resources on his Youtube channel and his LinkedIn profile.

You've probably read a few books about data viz, but this is not like any of them. Nick Desbarats is the author of Practical Charts and on this episode he shares his tips for creating effective charts quickly. Nick also teaches a course by the same name and recently released an on-demand version. You can find more info here. If you'd like to connect with Nick, you can follow him on LinkedIn. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Want to become a fearless data presenter? Enroll in my $10 course today.

Communicating with executives can not only be nerve-wrecking but it can also look very different than how you communicate with other stakeholders. Listen to this interview with Chris Tauber, a data professional who helps executives make better decisions. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn or checkout his website. ~~~~~~ Enroll in The Fearless Data Presenter here.

Nisar Ahmed is an introvert and unintentionally became a better presenter when honing his Tableau skills. His journey with data visualization and public speaking is inspiring for all data nerds looking to improve these skills. 🔗 Connect with Nisar on LinkedIn. You can also check out his Youtube Channel and his podcast, The Data Nerd Podcast, here. ➡️ Enroll in The Fearless Data Presenter course here.

Gulrez Khan is a data science leader and author of "Drawing Data with Kids." Gulrez shares his journey from being a nervous presenter to becoming a confident keynote speaker. Learn his top techniques for effective data storytelling, engaging presentations, and overcoming the challenges of public speaking. Donate to help Palestinians: Palestine Children's Relief Fund. Learn more about the Rafah massacre here. Connect with Gulrez here and buy his book: Drawing Data with Kids.

Who knew the trees on the streets of Seattle would inspire Taha Ebrahimi, the director of Tableau Public, to get into hand-drawing illustrations and data visualizations? Listen for an insightful conversation with Taha about her hand-drawn project and how she balanced that with using modern technology. You can get her book Street Trees of Seattle here. You can also connect with her on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Neil Richards answers questions we have about data visualization, including how to approach data viz competitions, how to use blank space in our design, when to let the data speak for itself vs. craft a data story, and more. In addition to being a 5x Tableau Visionary and Hall of Famer, Neil is the author of Questions in DataViz, which is the title of both his blog and book. Got more data viz questions? You can connect with him on LinkedIn and X.

Explore the transformative power of the subconscious mind with Chantal Dempsey, as we delve into techniques for boosting confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome in data professions. Discover actionable insights to re-program yourself to harness your inner confidence. Connect with Chantal on LinkedIn and checkout her website. If you are interested in enrolling in Hana's The Fearless Data Presenter course (for $10 only), then click here.

Learn how to communicate data and your findings in plain language from our guest Michelle Waitzman, a Plain Language consultant and trainer. Connect with Michelle on Linked In or visit her website.

Learn from Kat Greenbrook, author of The Data Storyteller's Handbook, on how to align data stories with business goals and discover practical tips for effective data storytelling. Order your copy of The Data Storyteller's Handbook here. Connect with Kat Greenbrook on Linked In. Enroll in The Fearless Data Presenter here.